CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Fife School District No. 417 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Four board members were present, therefore, a quorum was verified.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Rueber, Larson, Sutherland, Scheidt and Wolfrom. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Bob Bunge, Jeff Short, Mark Knight, Jeff Nelson, John McCrossin, Jeff Hunt, Jill Palmquist, Mick Spane, Jody Hess, Julia Grubiak, Rich Williams, Chuck Ziara, and Bob Woolery. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Jim & Sherri Smith, Jon & Cindy Flinchbaugh, Yvonne Owen, Elaine, Bob, & Joyce Smith, Sher Greer, Rachael Caldwell, Steve Coe, Brian Mouracade, and Dorothy Mouracade.

STUDENT/STAFF Employees of the year were recognized. They included: Linnea Maulding

RECOGNITION and Pat Reed for Fife High School; Rachael Caldwell and Karen Slavens for Surprise Lake Middle School; Julianne Eugley and Kathy Heiberg from Hedden Elementary School; Yvonne Owen and Lynn Sissel for Endeavour Intermediate School; Cindy Flinchbaugh and Elaine Smith for Discovery Primary School; Kathy Masters for Transportation; and Carolyn Chestnut for ESC/Maintenance. The district employees of the year were Linnea Maulding and Carolyn Chestnut. Each employee was presented with a gift in recognition of their selection.

PUBLIC HEARING I-728 Brian Aiken gave an overview of the areas in which I-728 funds can be used. The public was asked for input with regard to usage of the funds for next year. A link for comments was put on the district’s web page prior to the public hearing to enable patrons to submit comments prior to the meeting. Lyle Dayberry suggested that the district consider including foreign language at an earlier grade level, perhaps fourth or fifth grade.

FISCAL REPORTS Brian Aiken reviewed the budget status reports and investment report.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously

AND VOUCHERS carried to approve vouchers and payroll as follows: General Fund, Warrant No. 67434 through 67675 in the amount of $250,045.44; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 7961 through 8020, in the amount of $59,369.80; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2474 through 2488, in the amount of $269,662.58; and Payroll, Warrant No. 84782 through 84950, in the amount of $1,374,463.11.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3018 (2870.96 FTE) for the month of April.

APPROVAL TO ISSUE Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously

CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS carried to authorize issuing contracts and agreements to district employees for 2002-2003.

POLICY — FIRST READING First reading was held on policy amendment recommendations for policy 5404 Family Leave, and 5314 Tax Deferred Account/Compensation.

CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to adopt the Capital Facilities Plan as presented.

CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project.

CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, in the absence of any objections, the consent agenda is approved as follows:

Minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 2002, study session of April 8, 2002, and Special Meeting of April 17, 2002

-Jeff Nelson, New Junior High Principal

-Sue Grab, Freshman Advisor (_ contract) — FHS

-Laura Hilzendeger, Freshman Advisor (_ contract) — FHS

-Amy Flegel, effective January 2, 2002 through end of 2001-2002 school year (amended from previous request)

Resignation

-Allison McEachron, Lunchroom Helper, SLMS, effective May 10, 2002

Job Share Request

-Tawnya Nelson (.5) and Kasey Hostetter (.5) - Hedden